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Week starting Sunday, July 15, 2012

Emperors’ Treasures: Chinese Art from the National Palace Museum, Taipei brings to Houston more than 160 works of art that highlight the artistic and cultural contributions of imperial rulers in China.

Family Art Workshops encourage families to come together to create art, write stories and poems, and see performances inspired by the Rienzi Collection. Admission is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Please[…]

On the occasion of her thirteenth birthday, klutzy witch-in-training Kiki leaves her hometown in the company of her talking black cat Jiji, as it is customary for all witches to live alone for a year[…]

This rarely seen gem is a considerable departure for Ghibli in terms of both style and story: its comic strip-style animation (distinctly different from the traditional Ghibli style) was also created entirely on computers, making[…]

Registration is closed. This summer, the MFAH hosts its first writing camp for middle-school students. Using the collections and exhibitions of the MFAH as inspiration, this three-day workshop invites students to explore and respond to[…]

Explore the acclaimed works by the greatest old master artists never before seen outside of the United Kingdom on this 45-minute gallery talk. From paintings by Rembrandt van Rijn, Thomas Gainsborough, and Anthony van Dyck to Frans Hals, Joshua Reynolds, and J. M.[…]

Experience the traditions of tea at the MFAH! These afternoon events celebrate of the exhibition Unrivalled Splendor: The Kimiko and John Powers Collection of Japanese Art with a ceremony of the Japanese “way of tea.” Each event is accompanied[…]

Storytime Tours introduce children to the magic of art and literature in an intimate house museum setting. Rienzi's Storytime Tour is a fun and interactive activity featuring stories related to themes highlighted in Rienzi's collection. Families are encouraged to bring your lunch[…]

From its roots in India through its spread across Asia, Buddhist art has reflected the history, beliefs, and expansion of the religion. Discover the connection between Buddhism and art through the MFAH permanent collection and the temporary exhibition Unrivaled Splendor: The Kimiko[…]